Joe Shannon proposed to his girlfriend Ellen Face during the eight minute media time out at the Feb. 9 men’s basketball game against Delaware. Though Shannon completely surprised Face, he was more than confident he would not be turned down. The couple met through mutual friends 10 years ago as undergrads. They reunited two and a half years ago and began dating, sharing a mutual love for the Mason men’s basketball team. The couple travels to see the team play in conference tournaments each year in Richmond with their mutual friends.

Ellen Face

Thank you Broadside for sharing this! And thank you George Mason Athletic Department for letting Joe surprise me with an on-court proposal! I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect engagement!